Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Long-run costs and economies of scale

Long-run costs and economies of scale — practice question

In recent data for European countries, the Netherlands recorded the highest proportion of part-time employees and an average working week of 32 hours for all employees. Greece had a lower proportion of part-time employees, but its average working week for all employees was 41 hours. Which conclusion can be drawn from this information?

  • AGreece has a higher percentage of its workforce in full-time employment than the Netherlands.
  • BOn average part-time employees work longer in Greece than in the Netherlands.
  • CThe average working week in Greece for full-time employees is longer than in the Netherlands.
  • DThere are more part-time employees in the Netherlands than in Greece.

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